Blacksmith Road over Manatawny Creek

Fair Condition68 years old2,516 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
Location4 Mi. N.of Douglassville
CarriesBlacksmith Road
CrossesManatawny Creek
Coordinates40.30703, -75.72368

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length142.1 ft (43.3 m)
Max Span68.9 ft (21 m)
Deck Width31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Deck Area415.7 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 2018)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,516 (2022)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000005321

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